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Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

Orson Scott CardFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Future space • Distant future

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card follows Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a gifted child recruited by the International Fleet to attend Battle School and prepare for an impending war against alien invaders called buggers. As Ender advances through rigorous military training and simulation games, he grapples with isolation, his peers' jealousy, and his brother Peter's political ambitions while uncovering the true nature of his assignments. The book contains scenes of bullying, psychological manipulation, and violence involving children.

Adventurous

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

1,444,968 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is widely praised for its compelling and complex protagonist, Ender Wiggin, and its thought-provoking take on leadership, strategy, and morality. The novel's fast-paced narrative and intricate battle scenes captivate readers. However, some criticize Card's moral ambiguity and the portrayal of violence.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ender's Game?

Readers who would enjoy Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game are typically fans of science fiction with complex characters and ethical dilemmas. Suitable for those who appreciated the strategical brilliance in Dune by Frank Herbert or the young protagonist in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

4.5

1,444,968 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Future space • Distant future

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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